HR Officer

Discovery College is seeking to appoint a HR Officer to join the team.

Main Accountabilities

• Maintains HR information including employee personal data, recruitment, leave, etc., to ensure data completeness and accuracy
• Generates HR reports for school management
• Acts as primary contact for Workday enquiries within schools
• Handles travel insurance for school trips
• Visa application for inviting overseas visitor coming in campus for performance or workshops
• Prepares payroll information for school-based employees, such as supply teachers, EA and casual staff by entering timesheets and meet monthly payroll cut off dates
• Coordinates with support staff, teaching staff and School Leadership Team to ensure all relevant data is uploaded etc.
• Liaises with the ESF HR regarding staff leave records
• Assists recruiters with advertising, job requisition, scheduling interviews, reference checks and keeping interview records
• Collect information and documents from new staff for ESF for contract preparation and visa applications
• Assist with renewals for visa applications for teaching staff
• Coordinate with ESF HR for renewals of employment contracts of teaching staff and EA
• Manages HR-related enquiries from colleagues and candidates
• Complete school surveys as requested by Government departments
• Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed-upon objectives

Typical reporting relationship

• Finance & HR Manager

Minimum typical education

• BA (or Diploma) in Business Administration/ Human Resources

Minimum typical experience

• 3 years of more relevant experience

Core Professional/Technical Competencies required

Abilities

• Excellent hands-on experience using Excel and Word
• Sound administrative and organizing skills

Knowledge

• HRIS software
• Knowledge of relevant HK Ordinances, eg. Employment, Immigration, Equal Opportunity etc.

Core Soft/Transferable Competencies required

• Analytical
• Delegate and supervise
• Communication (English and Cantonese)
• Collaborate
• Use of initiative
• System management
• Customer service
• Follow up
• Work standards

• Development /Training to support role competencies
• Development activities

• Familiar with ESF HR policies and practices.
• Develop advanced skills in generating management reports, e.g. ad hoc reports and Excel usage.

To view the Job Description, you can click this Link .

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, please contact Mandy Kwok @ 39691000 or Email: mandy.kwok@dc.edu.hk .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.

www.esf.edu.hk

About the Team

Grow. Discover. Dream. This vision statement, created by the College community when the school was founded in 2007, recognizes Discovery College’s belief that students should be independent, critical and creative thinkers equipped with the skills, attitudes and values to contribute positively in this complex world in which we live.

The College strongly supports all subject areas with a robust academic curriculum, including the performing and creative arts, design and ICT. Technology is embedded across the curriculum, supported by a number of digital literacy staff and a 1:1 laptop programme from Year 6 onwards.

The College’s facilities are second to none, with an award-winning design that incorporates an exceptional performing arts centre, gymnasium spaces, 25m rooftop heated swimming pool, library, science labs and design technology rooms.

https://discovery.esf.edu.hk